| What are good dogs for kids? You will want to | | | | horror stories. A friend's friend had children who were |
| research a breed before you choose a dog. When | | | | harmed by a Rottweiler so be careful! You have to |
| determining a good dog for your family, take time to | | | | make the final decision. |
| get educated. | | | | Kids should be involved in choosing a dog. I know |
| Even if you are getting a mutt, it has a dominate | | | | many good dog stories that adults have about dogs |
| breed. If you are getting the dog from an owner ask | | | | from their youth. One man in his 70s talks about a |
| who is the father. If you are getting it from the | | | | dog protecting him as a baby. It was a small dog that |
| Humane Society ask about the breeds.They can | | | | slept in front of his crib. Isn't it funny how we can |
| offer suggestions about good dogs for kids. | | | | relate to those beautiful four legged friends |
| Some large dogs like Golden Retrievers are good | | | | throughout our lives. |
| dogs for kids as a rule. Some small dogs are not so | | | | Getting a dog is a commitment and you want to |
| good, A chihuahua is not a good kid dog. Great | | | | make sure that the dog bonds with you and your |
| Danes are friendly but large and awkward so you | | | | kids. Try to bring the dog home for 2 weeks, let the |
| want to make sure they won't trip your child or | | | | kids know it is a trial. Then you will know if this is a |
| knock them over. Some small dogs will snap and bite | | | | good dog for your family or not. |
| children, others will protect them greatly. | | | | So what are good dogs for kids? Take time to learn |
| The breed is important, but some dogs just have | | | | the dog, visit the dog, or puppy and take a test run. |
| personalities that go beyond the breed. We had a | | | | Make it a family choice and be patient. Dogs are |
| Boston Terrier that was very good with kids. He | | | | wonderful but can lead to some problems also. |
| would lay right at the child's side. He slept with my | | | | Choosing good dogs for kids isn't just about the |
| nephews when they visited. He would growl at | | | | breed! |
| anyone who he thought might harm the boys. Just | | | | Finding good dogs for kids can be rewarding. As any |
| like kids dogs have patterns of behavior. | | | | family decision it should be handled with great |
| Good dogs for kids can be many breeds. I would | | | | consideration. Don't rush into bringing another life |
| never recommend a Pitt Bull or Rottweiler for a | | | | aboard until you are comfortable with that choice! |
| family with small children. I have heard too many | | | | |